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LC55 SVO

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,612 mi
Last recorded54,612 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 SVO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 54,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,881 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 53,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,282 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 46,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,585 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,184 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 40,184 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,896 miles

power steering small leak from rack of side

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,193 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 15,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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LC55 SVO is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC55 SVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC55 SVO registered?

LC55 SVO is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LC55 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 SVO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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